Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna
A further 10,100 people are reported missing in Libya's Mediterranean city after a storm caused devastating flooding.
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Global climate protesters demand governments phase out fossil fuels
More than one million protesters will gather globally over the weekend to demand an end to the burning of fossil fuels.
Climate change displacement: ‘One of the defining challenges’
As volatile weather patterns continue, some communities are being forced to move to survive.
Li Shangfu: What do we know so far about China’s missing defence minister
Li was last seen in Beijing at the end of August when he gave a keynote address at a forum with African countries.
Princess Diana’s iconic ‘Black Sheep’ sweater sells at auction for $1.1m
Knitted sweater fetches the highest price ever paid at auction for a garment once belonging to Princess Diana.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 569
As the war enters its 569th day, these are the main developments.
Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea, 2 warships hit
Russian S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile defence system was reportedly destroyed in 'special operation' in Crimea.
Putin, Kim gift each other guns at meeting, and a Russian space glove
Russia's Putin presented North Korea's Kim with a Russian rifle of the 'highest quality' and received a gun in return.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida banks on women to revive his fortunes
Kishida's public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy set to visit to Washington amid budget debate
The US Congress is facing a September 30 deadline to pass budget legislation, including further aid for Ukraine.
Top anticorruption prosecutor from Guatemala receives asylum in the US
The decision came two years after Juan Francisco Sandoval fled Guatemala in the dead of night, fearing arrest.
Europe a transport route for Gulf-bound Captagon shipments: Report
Report highlights the pivotal role played by Europe in the shipment of Captagon pills from the Middle East to the Gulf.
EU condemns Tunisia ban on delegation entering country
Tunisia made the decision two days after the European Parliament held a debate on a migration pact with Tunis.
Top US court halts order limiting officials’ contact with social media orgs
The injunction would have barred the administration of President Joe Biden from weighing in on social media content.
Britain, France, Germany to uphold ballistic, nuclear sanctions on Iran
Measures were meant to expire next month, but three countries say move is in direct response to Iran's 'noncompliance'.
Dominican Republic to shut border with Haiti from Friday, president says
Luis Abinader says his government has 'no alternative but to take drastic measures' as canal dispute deepens.
Iran ready to implement prisoner swap deal with US, official says
Under the Qatar-mediated deal, five prisoners would be freed by each side and $6bn in Iranian assets would be released.
US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter hit with criminal firearms charges
Prosecutors accuse Hunter Biden of making false statements to acquire firearm in 2018, US court document shows.
Natural disaster or man-made, why was Libya so vulnerable to floods?
While the floods were unprecedented, experts argue that years of neglect and corruption worsened the tragedy.
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentences first Brasilia riot defendant to 17 years
Justices vote to convict Aecio Lucio Costa Pereira on charges that included armed association and an attempted coup.